Simple meaning
What does Compass mean?
Compass is a tool that shows direction.
Dictionary definition
A tool that shows direction, such as north or south.
Example sentences
Compass in a sentence
easy
In social studies, we learned the word compass.
medium
Our class map showed how compass helps describe location and land.
hard
The passage uses compass to explain real-world geography in simple school language.
Synonyms
Words like Compass
geography termUse for words about places, land, and maps.
location wordUse for vocabulary about where things are.
Antonyms
Opposite words
different land typeUse as a contrast between unlike land or location features.
opposite featureUse as a helpful contrast in map and environment language.
Word family
Compass word family
Base word
compass
noun
compass
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does compass mean in a geography context?
Compass means compass is a tool that shows direction.
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